Nuclear Medicine Tech Jobs in Missouri
Nuclear Medicine Tech jobs in Missouri are in steady demand, concentrated across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging networks serving both major metros and rural communities. The heaviest hiring is in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where employers like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health maintain active imaging departments. The most consistent openings are in cardiac imaging, PET/CT, and oncology-focused nuclear medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist | Full-time
Shared Medical Services in an employee-owned, medical imaging provider that is deeply committed to providing care to patients in our community. Through our patient focused employees and state of the art imaging technology, we are proud to say that our continuous growth reflects the trust our community places in us and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging and compassionate patient care.
We are seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our #ONETEAM.
Anticipated Schedule:
4 days per week
Day shift, no call!
Qualifications:
Registered/registry eligible: NMTCB-CNMT or ARRT(N)
Ability to receive permit to practice(s) as necessary
Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, urine drug screen and physical
Benefits:
Competitive pay with annual wage reviews
Travel Perks - paid drive time and mileage and more depending on position
401k with a 4% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become something bigger than yourself. Become a part-owner of SMS. When we succeed, we all gain the rewards!
Paid Time Off (PTO) – earn up to 3 weeks off in your first year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
Shared Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist | Full-time
Shared Medical Services in an employee-owned, medical imaging provider that is deeply committed to providing care to patients in our community. Through our patient focused employees and state of the art imaging technology, we are proud to say that our continuous growth reflects the trust our community places in us and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging and compassionate patient care.
We are seeking a PET/CT Technologist to join our #ONETEAM.
Anticipated Schedule:
4 days per week
Day shift, no call!
Qualifications:
Registered/registry eligible: NMTCB-CNMT or ARRT(N)
Ability to receive permit to practice(s) as necessary
Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, urine drug screen and physical
Benefits:
Competitive pay with annual wage reviews
Travel Perks - paid drive time and mileage and more depending on position
401k with a 4% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become something bigger than yourself. Become a part-owner of SMS. When we succeed, we all gain the rewards!
Paid Time Off (PTO) – earn up to 3 weeks off in your first year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
Shared Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine tech jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri nuclear medicine technology license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- ARRT or NMTCB certification in nuclear medicine technology required at time of hire
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program
- Experience operating gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET/CT imaging equipment in a clinical setting
- Current BLS or ACLS certification required before start date
- Ability to read and follow physician protocols for radiopharmaceutical administration and patient preparation
Nuclear Medicine Tech Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nuclear medicine tech in Missouri?
To work as a nuclear medicine tech in Missouri, you must hold an active license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, which requires completing an accredited nuclear medicine technology program and passing either the ARRT or NMTCB national certification exam. Most programs are associate or bachelor's level and include supervised clinical hours. Once licensed, you can apply to hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and cancer treatment facilities across the state.
How much do nuclear medicine teches make in Missouri?
Nuclear medicine teches in Missouri earn a median of about $98,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,660 for the lowest 10% to over $118,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nuclear medicine techs in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring nuclear medicine techs in Missouri include SSM Health, BJC HealthCare, and CoxHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers consistently account for the majority of full-time openings in nuclear medicine.
Which Missouri cities have the most nuclear medicine tech jobs?
St. Louis, Fenton, and Monett have the most nuclear medicine tech openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the highest volumes thanks to their dense networks of hospital systems and academic medical centers, while Springfield's concentration of regional health systems, including Mercy and CoxHealth, makes it a consistent source of openings for techs outside the two major metros.
How can I get hired as a nuclear medicine tech in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or trainee positions at Missouri's large hospital systems, where programs at BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health have historically offered structured onboarding for recent program graduates. Completing clinical rotations at Missouri sites during your accredited program builds the local professional connections that matter most for first-job placement. Candidates coming from radiologic technology or radiation therapy roles often transition into nuclear medicine with additional certification coursework, and holding both ARRT and NMTCB credentials strengthens applications at competitive Missouri facilities.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine tech jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine tech jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Missouri employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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